I don't believe in fretting and greiving, why mess around with strife?

[greenmamabear]

[In some ways, this trial was simpler. The killer was lacking in remorse, the victim innocent. The lines were clearer. Was that better, or worse?

Either way, Fern and Alex make up something of a green team, preparing a meal in the kitchen. Nothing particularly complicated. Coffee and water for whoever want it is at one end of the dining table. Along the rest of it is a variety of foods. A plate of cheese and crackers, a bowl of salad and carrots for the healthy people, some handy finger sandwiches, and... a big pot of mac and cheese. What they lack in presentation they make up in sheer volume of food. That's a big tub of mac and cheese.

They struggle with the invitations for a bit before eventually coming up with possibly the most awkward phrasing possible. These notes are quietly shoved under doors with little fanfare more than a quick knock.


We got food in eat place. Food is good to eat. Enjoy food with us?

- Fern and Alex

[The dining area is lined up with some appropriate decorations, quick paper streamers and even some doodles that have been taped to the walls.

Its possible too simple. But maybe people need something simple to gorge on after a complicated day.]

Comments

[shuttermouse]

Maybe. [ He tips her head a bit, thinking. ] Or maybe I could host a truth or dare game...

[bloodisthicker]

That would be fun, thinking about it. I still think it's worth trying to get to know each other better as a means of... well, perhaps making going through with a murder a bit harder, and that seems as good a way as any.

[shuttermouse]

I don't think truth or dare is going to dissuade people from committing murder, but watching people dare each other to do stupid stuff would be entertaining to watch.

[bloodisthicker]

Well, probably not, but it certainly won't hurt, either. Unless someone gets murdered over a particularly embarrassing dare, but that's... unlikely.

[shuttermouse]

Yeah. I mean, people have been killed for less, but I think this group knows better than to commit murder over a dare.

[ That said... ] I think I'll host the game on Wednesday. I wonder if Alena would be willing to give us booze?

[bloodisthicker]

Unless one of us is extremely good at hiding some sort of massive anger issue, anyway, but I doubt that.

And I'm not really sure, honestly. Has anyone actually had any luck asking her for things?

[shuttermouse]

...I have no idea. [ She shrugs. ] I guess I'll have to ask her tomorrow.

[ Luckily, they're getting a bar and can have all the booze-filled party games they want. ]

[bloodisthicker]

Hmm. I wonder how much we can actually negotiate with her, honestly. I haven't really spoken to her since she introduced herself, since I could see myself getting more frustrated than I'd like... but perhaps I ought to change that.